Volnay Santenots 1er Cru

Domaine Buisson-Charles

Volnay Santenots 1er Cru

Producer
Domaine Buisson-Charles

Country
France

Region
Burgundy

Sub-Region
Côte de Beaune

Appellation
Volnay 1er Cru

Farming
Organic

Varietals
100% Pinot Noir

Vineyards & Viticulture
From vines situated in the upper part of Les Plures. Planting density of 10,000 vines per hectare. Vines over 35 years old. Simple Guyot pruning. Yield of 30 to 45 hl per hectare

Soils
Brown marl-limestone substrate with clay

Harvest & Vinification
Hand harvested and sorted in the vineyard. Fermentation with 50% whole cluster for about two and a half weeks. Pneumatic pressing and aged for 15 to 18 months in barrels (30% new).